Savage Beauty is the first and largest McQueen exhibit in Europe. The music, the lights, the fashion show clips, and the organization of it all came together to fit the themes of McQueen's fashion: romantic, autobiographical {in the sense that it reflected his personality + life struggles}, gothic, and avant-garde. It is hands down one of the best exhibits I've been fortunate to attend.

Although I wasn't able to snap as many pics as I would have liked, I just had to sneak a handful to give you a peek {really this is just the tip of the iceberg, as there is much much more to see!}. As my girlfriend will tell you, I take pictures of e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g, even when I'm not technically supposed to. And as I would retort back, aren't most insignificant rules meant to be broken?

Before I keep babbling, I'll let McQueen's work and quotes do the talking; I hope you enjoy a little glimpse into the life of the queen of fashion.

"London's where I was brought up. It's where my heart is and where I get my inspiration."

"I think there is beauty in everything. What 'normal' people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it."

"I want to empower women. I want people to be afraid of the women I dress." {Personally, this is my favorite quote!}

"I don't think it makes sense to play safe in these times. The world needs fantasy, not reality. We have enough reality today."

"I don't like being surrounded by people who always say yes. I think that creativity grows out from conflict." {Maybe this will give me the inspiration + encouragement to say "no" more.}

"It was about trying to trap something that wasn't conventionally beautiful to show that beauty comes from within."

"I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists. I have to force people to look at things."

"People find my things sometimes aggressive. But I don't see it as aggressive. I see it as romantic, dealing with a dark side of personality."

...just kidding. Not fancy at all {Iggy Azalea may be, but not me}. Just a fortunate American girl who was able to get last minute tickets for London Fashion Week! I can't even explain to you how excited I was to go to the show. I felt like a child on Christmas morning with all sorts of questions, anxiety, and enthusiasm: What do I wear? Will I see a celebrity? Am I going to look stupid? Will I get to see the models up close? What do I wear? How long are the catwalks? Will I enjoy the show? What kinds of clothes/trends will I see? Did I mention I'm not sure what to wear!?

And before you start scrolling through the fuzzy pics, let me answer some of those questions:

What did I wear? I ended up wearing this shirt because I loved it on my fave Londoner.

Will I see a celebrity? Ugh. Sadly, no. I can't even talk about it.

Am I going to look stupid? I felt very childish with a big, silly grin on my face, taking pictures like the paparazzi. However, I've grown accustomed to looking and feeling stupid here, so it's wasn't unlike any other day.

Will I get to see the models up close? Despite how it may look in the photos, I was only a few rows back. The models just walk so fast {without a hint of a smile, btw}, and the iPhone can only capture so much motion in a dark room.

How long are the catwalks? The first "trend" catwalk we saw was about 20-25 minutes. The second "designer" catwalk was 15 minutes. In between, we shopped around the pop-up boutiques set up inside the Somerset House.

Will I enjoy the show?Duh. It was fab! I felt as if I was in an alternate world, since this is not something I typically attend. The only thing that would've made it better is if I met Justin Timberlake. Or Kate Middleton. Or any celeb for that matter.

What kind of clothes/ trends will I see? Bright {or hyper, as they described it} floras. Sparkle + shine. Monochrome. 70's inspiration. And I.LOVED.them.all!

Now, you can sit back and enjoy the blurry pics...

What you can't see in this purple haze is the fun suede + fringe skirt I need from The Outnet. Now.

After the "trend" show, we shopped around the Somerset House until the next show. Below are some of the fun little shops set up around the venue.

Then it was time for the second and last show of the day for me! This one was a little more fancy, as it was the catwalk for Jean-Pierre Braganza.

The paparazzo were in full force during this event. I can't blame them, though, it was a fantastic opportunity for people watching. So after the show, I enjoyed snapping my own pics of people in the courtyard and pics of the Somerset building.